
Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette, (Un)common Sense, & How to Act
How to Be More Likable and Charismatic, Book 25
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Patrick King
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Say please and thank you. Don't stand still in front of a door. Say hi and smile. Don't ask about salary.
Is life so complicated? No, but the truth is that these are all unspoken and unwritten social rules. That means you need to learn them.
Learn all the social no-nos you've committing your entire life and fix them!
Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette is a guidebook for the modern age. Ever wonder why some people glare at you or what happened that someone won't return your calls? You probably violated a piece of our society's unwritten and unspoken social rules.
This is not a small deal! These are small indicators that will repulse people and prevent them from investing in you. Understand how you can better blend in anywhere and make a lasting impression.
Some of these are obvious, some are not. Learn what you should have learned when you were five years old.
Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social-skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science—first for himself, and now for you.
He is without doubt a uniquely qualified individual to teach you these tactics.
- Subtle signs to make leave a lasting positive impression on anyone you meet
- Etiquette in public spaces
- Small-talk guidelines on building comfort and avoiding discomfort
- An easy framework for introductions
- The golden rule of respect and reciprocity
- How to stop giving unsolicited opinions
- Personal space—a user's manual
- Navigating social misfires and miscues...conflict resolution
- Foolproof methods to control how others perceive you
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- 04-11-24
Validating
Lots of questions answered in this book. Educating and validating. I’ll definitely be sharing this book.
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- JW
- 02-24-24
Not so obvious courtesies
Although much of it seemed like common sense, it gave good ideas of how to have subtle changes in language to completely change many situations. It gave a fresh new way to look at many scenarios.
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- 02-16-25
U.S.A. culture intuitive, beneficial to all.
This text is written from a nonjudgmental and beneficial perspective. It explains the common sense social rules and ethics (such as favors) as it applies in the U.S.A. I understand what is expected, what is welcome, what is tolerated, and what may be considered offensive. Readers with English as a second language will appreciate the insights illustrating how social rules can change and transform across different cultures.
The language is clear and easy to understand, even for individuals with unique cognitive abilities. The audiobook is engaging and captures your attention every time.
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